The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26E029000·Announced 2026-05-12

Hiab Recalls Waltco MDV Series Liftgates Due to Deck Pin Failure Risk

Hiab USA Inc. is recalling certain Waltco MDV series liftgates because deck pins may break, causing the platform to fall and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (deck pin breakage) that could cause a heavy liftgate to fall, posing a risk of injury. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hiab USA Inc. is recalling certain Waltco MDV series liftgates. The recall addresses a defect where the deck pins may break, which can result in the liftgate platform falling unexpectedly.

A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury. The source text does not specify the number of affected units, specific vehicle models, or geographic distribution.

Hiab will inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins free of charge. The company will work with vehicle manufacturers to repair the vehicles. Owners may contact Hiab customer service at (440) 601-8852.

The recalled product

Product
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS recall
Manufacturer
Hiab USA Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Liftgate
Hazard
Affected units
168

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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